mix up

Example Sentences

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He also had to buy clothes while his luggage remained elsewhere, and had to pay for a hotel in Managua because his original lodging plans fell through due to the mix-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Jamie Smith was run out in a mix-up with Bethell, a hobbling Stokes poked to slip and Brydon Carse edged the superb Scott Boland.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

When asked to comment on the apparent mix-up, a Groq spokesperson referred to the company’s blog post, which they said “includes the factual terms of the agreement.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Robert told me recently that his favorite mix-up story predates my marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Once there, a comical mix-up involving lookalike saddles causes Edith-Anne to meet a boy named Albert, who also plans to take part in the show.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood